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0 pointscollyw11y ago0 comments

Look at how many job ads, especially in software that require a degree in CS. To be fair, there are more technology related courses which are more vocational and not pure CS compared to 20 years ago, but its still seems to be the most common name for a university course teaching computer concepts.

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ctdonath11y ago· 1 in thread

Having a degree means you can be trusted to have a thorough education on the subject, without having to subject you to extensive testing therein.

kstrauser11y ago

You forgot the sarcasm tag.

Having a degree means that you have a degree. Sadly, it absolutely does not mean that you have any particular level of education. Trust, but verify: I believe that a job candidate has 10 years experience and a master's in comp sci, but I'm still going to make them code FizzBuzz before we move on with the rest of the interview.

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